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paper thin

/ˈpeɪpər θɪn/

翻译: 形容某物极其薄,薄得像纸一样,常带有脆弱或几乎透明的意味;也可形容论点、借口等站不住脚、薄弱无力。

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/ˈpeɪpər θɪn/B2informal
  • zh形容某物极其薄,薄得像纸一样,常带有脆弱或几乎透明的意味;也可形容论点、借口等站不住脚、薄弱无力。

Describes something extremely thin, often to the point of being fragile or almost transparent; can also refer to a weak or unconvincing argument or excuse.

  1. Extremely thinB1informal

    Having very little thickness, comparable to a sheet of paper.

    zh薄如纸

    • The walls in this apartment are paper thin; I can hear my neighbor snoring.
    • She wore a paper thin blouse that was almost see-through.
    • The ice on the lake was paper thin and dangerous to walk on.
  2. Very weak or fragileB2informal

    Used to describe an argument, excuse, or plan that is not convincing or strong.

    zh薄如纸

    • His excuse for being late was paper thin.
    • The company's defense against the lawsuit was paper thin.
    • Her paper thin reasoning failed to convince the committee.
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